I've been wanting a V44 pattern for years. Timber Rattler Western Outlaw Bowie Knife $29.99 Gil Hibben Assault Tactical Knife With Sheath $77.99 Gil Hibben Highlander Bowie Damascus with Sheath $169.99 $116.98! This is a great bowie knife that you can get for under $30. Under Add your personalization, the text box will tell you what the seller needs to know. 1,435,714, 2,610,345 by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 4:04 am, Post AAPK Tips and Tricks -- An Illustrated FAQ Forum on Steriods, Knife Lore - Traditional Knives From the Old Days, Canal Street Cutlery Collector's Forum, Cattaraugus Cutlery Collector's Forum, Great Eastern Cutlery (GEC) Collector's Forum, Robeson Cutlery Company Collector's Forum, Schatt & Morgan Knife Collector's Forum, Knife Related Creation, Modification, And Restoration Forums. Buy It Now. I've never had the Bowie, but older Westerns are fantastic knives. Shipping policies vary, but many of our sellers offer free shipping when you purchase from them. Stories of Cowboys and Indians and shoot-outs at the O.K. In 1911, H. N. Platts, was able to draw on his extensive friendships and family connections in the cutlery world to start Western States Cutlery and Manufacturing of Boulder Colorado. It's all kind of murky and just passed on like we are doing here. Powered by Invision Community. Anyone have experience with them? This Knife is available for immediate purchase by using the Add To Cart button to the right and then by following the instructions. Probably one of the most memorable movie quotes of all time came about when Crocodile Dundee scoffed at a mugger's switchblade saying, "That's not a knife." Original Price 7,118,227 Early productions blades were made of carbon steel, later productions are constructed of a high polished stainless. Take this Hibben bowie knife with you into the most untamed environments and use it under the harshest conditions The bowie has a keenly sharp, 14" stainless steel, clip point blade with a high-polish finish and a beefy profile The red-brown, natural-look wooden handle is complemented by a gold-plated blade catcher and handguard (45% off), Sale Price 1,708,876 (25% off), Sale Price 1,218,966 Below are pictures of the guard: To the best of my knowledge the 4th variant would have the larger pins and would be guard marked similar to the 3rd variant. My knife has an abbreviated guard that was done by a previous owner and is currently semi-Bagwellized. Obviously, 1977 on is easy. NOTE: This is NOT AN AUCTION. Just when you think you have them figured out one turns up that does not fit the mold. This practice was continued after Western was sold to the Coleman Co. in 1984 and goes on until 1991. I accept payment in the form of Pay Pal, Credit Card (Online Only), Personl Check and Money Orders. Dont see this option? At least I know the knife was made between 1977 and 1980, thanks for the help! L Lenka Kuerkov Cool Knives La Forge Lame Film Props Knife Handles Y Yves Tactical Swords Blacksmithing Knives Bowie Knives Through name changes--to Western States Cutlery Co. in 1953, then Western Cutlery Co. in 1956--and moves first across town and later to Longmont Colorado, the company stayed under the leadership of the Platt family until 1984. Thanks to Tom Williams who had it in with some old Western documents. I also believe that the guard marked "W49's" would have been made during the 1970's but prior to 1977 when the alphabetical date code started. Best Western Bowie Inn & Suites, Park's Inn, and Americas Best Value Inn Bowie are some of the most popular hotels for travelers looking to stay near Worlds Largest Bowie Knife. Expect to see hard use and pitting on any knife used in Vietnam as the jungle destroyed them pretty good. I guess the extra weight of the brass piece on the spine of the blade helps. The knife on the left is the 2nd variant of the W49 and is blade marked: The knife in the middle with the larger pins and modified guard is an example of the 5th variant, c.1977. Damascus Steel: Is My Knife Real or Fake. In addition, their handsome appearance makes them favorites for collectors. If there is a letter on the blade under the Western name it is post 1977. Back in the early, and late 70's, all the guys I approached for any type of knife, especially SOG knives, said they left them in Vietnam. 2,093,350, 4,186,946 Thanks for the replies, I picked up one. Tweet I think I read somewhere that when Camillus bought the name in 1991, they moved production to the Camillus factory in New York. 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Measures 15-1/4" overall with a 10" blade. i have had a western bowie for 30 years. 1,775,148, 4,437,574 by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:44 am, Post Craftsmanship . Western made at least two different stock numbered bowies during the Vietnam time period. We also created 2.6 million jobs in the U.S.enough to employ the entire city of Houston, TX! Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. I hope this helps, Brad? Original Price $200.00 Stay up to date withYour Favorite Knife Makers. My cousin (who served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969) said he saw knives in country with chrome plating to protect them from moisture. I hope that there will be enough detail for me to identify the order of tang and guard stamp introduction on the W49s and other models as well. Please. Copyright 2004-2023 allaboutpocketknives.com. The jets rip has an easily broken cat guard and a very thick grind not and efficient chopper . Many of the examples of Vietnam War vintage Bowies do not appear to have traveled any further west than the California shoreline, Chrome plating of the blade was to protect it from rust in the jungle. 1,056,736, 1,243,264 Western Knives of Boulder Colorado made four models of the Bowie knife. Thanks for all the information! Turning off the personalized advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. Its something for me to shoot for. Original Price 4,205,911 thank joe, Here's a thread on another forum that may help you: http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showtopiid/872513/tp/1/. Sorry to dig up an old thread, but it seemed like the right place to add this. Check out our awesome collection now. The chrome plated ones were in really nice shape other then some chipping to the chrome and handle wear and maybe minor pitting. Western started making stainless versions of some of their knives as early as 1967. The one I have is chromed on the blade, crossguard and handle pins. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. As you can see it also has the small pins in the handle. And, especially thanks for posting it here! Is it uncommon to come across a Bowie with that "been there and done that" look? Original Price 9,852,217 Jul 5, 2013. Large Bowies features excellent stag horn grip with brass pommel and English style brass cross guard. I had a new one in the box a few years ago and let it go too cheap for 100.00 at a gun show so I could purchase something else. 32.9 un fullered blade has a simple IXL stamp to ricasso and 'CP' mark to surface. Vintage Western folding pocket knife. This Auction is for an Authentic Western Boulder U.S.A W49 "M" Bowie Knife w/Wooden Plaque - Circa 1840.1977 was the first year that Western knives started using the alphabet, starting with the letter "A", to date code their knives. But theres always the chance that more documents are yet to surface that will clear things up. All items come from a SMOKE-FREE environment! Exterior: Minimal Wear. The 4th variant, I believe, is similarly guard marked and stamped "W49" instead of Bowie, like the 3rd variant, on the pile side. But you know that. western style Bowie knife Hammerheadknife (13) $200.00 FREE shipping More like this Large bowie knife ForgeZbk (14) $599.24 FREE shipping More like this 10 inches Blade Hand crafted Bowie knife, Bushcraft knife, full tang, leaf spring of truck, Tempered, Razor Sharpen, Ready to use Famouskukri (186) $149.99 $249.99 (40% off) FREE shipping $123.74, $164.99 Turning off the personalized advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. The sheath for this knife is also unique in my opinion. It is guard marked:WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on the mark side and BOWIE on the pile side. Timber Rattler Western Outlaw Bowie Knife 29.99 This Timber Rattler Outlaw bowie knife is one powerful full-tang beast that every manly man needs. In 1978 the company moved to Longmont, CO. Choose the options youd like for the order. i have one i bought late 80's i think 60 bucks otd, got it cuase a buddy had one and he loved it. 1,952,663, 3,550,296 Bowie Knife Cold Steel Fixed Blade Knife Knives And Swords When this U.S. Army Ranger was 10 he made a knife. I understand where you are coming from regarding edges. For Sale: Custom & Semi Production Knives (Dealer), KnifeMaker's Market: Knives & More for Sale, Wanted: Knifemaker / Craftsman / Related Services, Busse / Swamprat / Scrapyard Knives For Sale, For Sale: Traditionals, Slipjoints, "Old Timey", International (Non-US) For Sale & Trade Forums, https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/new-members-please-read-this-what-is-my-knife-worth.904093/. I have two other knives my cousin gave me in 1969 when he returned from Vietnam. I am glad that I resisted the SOF mods back in the 80's. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. razor sharp and good in the hand. 1964 to late 1965/early 1966. zzyzzogeton, thanks so much for your reply. that was when i was riding with a club, i'm 6'2'' and 230 lbs (wish i still was ) and nobody messed with me, great trouble detorent lol. 1978 was "B" and so on. In his books, Cole called them the V44 Types 1,2,3,4 (Collins, CaseXX, Western, Kinfolks) and the type 5, the CaseXX Fixed blade V44. Great 'package'. 1,666,256, 3,029,557 This is a 1980s Western W-49 Bowie knife with rosewood and brass handle and tang valued at $160 to $200CAD. I started looking into this subject a couple of years ago. Original Price 6,978,325 $134.97, $149.97 Canadianlisted.com, kijiji. Its also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care. Original Price 1,898,817 (45% off), Sale Price 3,386,453 Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. Tep. It was also the last year that Western manufactured their knives in Boulder, Colorado. When Coleman bought Western in 1984, they continued the practice, up through M. When Camillus bought Western from Coleman in 1991, they dropped the practice. Orsold or pawned to shops in Fayettenam! You could buy it for its charming looks alone, but it performs nearly as well. (10% off), Sale Price $148.00 Original Price $121.00 (50% off), Sale Price 1,666,256 Good news! The second problem is defining the Vietnam time period for these knives and other equipment. . Below are pictures of the guard: Knife Repair, Modification, Restoration & Improvement. but it has never failed me. Captcha failed to load. 2,359,467, 4,289,941 I've mentioned my love for my old w49 several times here. Vintage Western U.S.A W49 Bowie Knife Pre-Owned C $337.45 Top Rated Seller or Best Offer from United States Sponsored Extremely rare, Western Cutlery, model W49 Bowie fighting knife C $607.40 or Best Offer from United States Sponsored Vintage Large Western Bowie Knife W49 F Pre-Owned C $337.44 Buy It Now +C $27.52 shipping estimate If you come across a chrome plated Western Bowie it was probably plated for jungle use. The other three were heavly pitted from the jungle. The 4th variant also has larger pins. (60% off), Sale Price 4,173,623 (70% off), Sale Price 3,263,547 It could have been a special order as there were Western Bowies ordered by 5th Special Forces with blade inscriptions. It is guard marked: WESTERN BOULDER / COLO. USA on the mark side and BOWIE on the pile side. IMHO many more variations on these knives also fall into the proper Vietnam time period. Top Rated Seller. You can see where some of the plating is peeling with age and use. A classic made in the USA bowie that vanished once camillus went bust. 2,603,550, 4,733,728 There were variations of this pattern that were incorporated into air crew survival kits. Our global marketplace is a vibrant community of real people connecting over special goods. (See picture) Without taking the grips off there is no way to tell if it was a factory job or post purchase. 4,617,980, 6,157,389 Of the five two were chrome plated and three were not. While many of the items on Etsy are handmade, youll also find craft supplies, digital items, and more. They made several matching that description, but the most common I see are the 8" G46-8 or L46-8. Bowie Knife. Because it still seems like an amazing knife. (15% off), Sale Price 1,812,130 Now I see them going for very good money. $89.17, $297.22 There are two variations of guard marked W49's. It still could be post Vietnam presentation item but who knows. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. The blade has been sharpened but with care.   Vietnam   |   English (US)   |   (VND), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. I bought one at a Sheriff's auction about 20 years ago. Eventually purchased by Camillus in 1991, Western continued until Camillus expired in 2007. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. It didn't have much heft. Thanks for stepping in, Sac. How easy or difficult is it to come across a Western Bowie that actually looks like it may have seen use during the Vietnam War. Who has the knowledge for this situation? I just scored a copy of Harvey Platts' "The Knife Makers Who Went West" from 1978. Original Price 2,460,591 Found something you love but want to make it even more uniquely you? I regret not getting one when they were still being made. Original Price 4,173,456 Mine is a coleman with a k stamp on it. 3.2 3.2 . 1,637,685, 2,339,655 I have never found any reference to Western chroming their knives. The knife had been made by his brother, Rezin, a year prior. My biggest concern with their "chopping" ability is the very thin edge. I don't know how long they made this knife but by the 1978 catalog it has disappeared. I hope it helps? Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. The ones brought home were kept, or given to some relative. Very few guys that I can recall actually had theirs. My grandfather carried this one for 50 years: You must log in or register to reply here. This post is reserved to hold future oddballs/commemorative/special editions as they pop up in the future. Camillus closed it doors for the last time in April of 2007. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY Vintage Western folding pocket knife # 51 Made in the USA!!! Sale Price 1,775,148 Covert Knife. (60% off), Sale Price 2,807,882 View Etsys Privacy Policy. It was also the last year they were made in Boulder, CO. - They moved to Longmont, CO. in 1978 and continued the alphabet dating code for another 15 years until they were sold at auction to Camillus in 1991. I own one like this and I believe its version 1, there is a second stainless steel version that came out shortly after guard marked STAINLESS STEEL over BOWIE just like you said but I believe that to be version 2, let me know your thoughts. (25% off), Sale Price 1,435,714 It can also be identified by the smaller pins in the handle. Original Price 4,876,847 It holds a razor sharp edge and for a knife with a 9 inch blade does a wonderful job. Late 1800s antique British US Western style Bowie knife marked IXL. Original Price 1,206,897 For International Buyers, Please Email before purchasing to determine the actuall shipping cost. The appearance of items in the individual listings may vary slightly from the one above. by zzyzzogeton Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:47 am, Post This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.

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